75 Million Pissed Off Patriots

I lived in my previous house in another town for 16 years. During that time I was summoned for jury duty at least 4 times. Two of those time...

Although I never agree with her politically, I do enjoy reading Comrade Misfit's blog Just An Earth-Bound Misfit , especially on Sunday ...

I started composing this post on December 23rd, but have had so many interruptions between emergency calls, other things that have drawn my...

H/T to Midwest Chick over at Non Original Rants (one of my favorite daily reads) for the Sunday Meme Drop this morning and this little gem....

Since it is hot and sticky outside today and the grass is not drying out from the storms early this morning, there will be no mowing today. ...

Last night as I pulled into the firehouse for my midnight shift, this was fluttering around the front entry under the lights. It landed on t...

I've been on shift today since 22:30 last night, and got up at 06:00 for the shift change for my incoming partner. OMG... she is so youn...

While watching Newsmax this morning, they showed footage from the recent state dinner at The Whitehouse in June. There he was, the 1st Crimi...

After the tropical downpours of yesterday, this is what the windows at the firehouse look like. Heavy condensation on the outside of Pella d...

Well, I guess a more accurate description would be a eunuch, since I wouldn't be cross-dressing or asking people to use made up stupid p...

Monday I was out on "The Beast" to run an errand and then help out a friend with his Goldwing. It was a warm and partly sunny midd...

For me anyway. Had my post MRI consult with the orthopedic doc today. NO SURGERY! He reviewed my case notes and the MRI and pointed out the ...

It is sunny, 82 with low humidity, and a light breeze. The leaves have finally popped on the trees providing shade on the house. I have ever...

This is an update on my "Aww Crap!" post. Since Sunday, I have been getting around without crutches and I ditched the knee brace....

I am officially off the line and out on Workman's Comp. Did something to my right knee but don't know what. It was a little sore aro...

In this post the other day I highlighted the high fire danger conditions around my home and the region. I am pleased to report that thanks ...

The fire danger in Kommiecticut (actually most of southern New England) has been anywhere from "High" to "Extreme" with ...

Sorry for the lateness of this post. I am on-shift alone today and have been hammered with calls since mid-morning when I started to compose...

I went to my club range after my shift on Tuesday the 4th and was pleased to see I was the only one there. I usually enjoy the camaraderie o...

I took and passed my annual fire department "Interior Firefighter" physical yesterday, meaning another year of cheating death with...